2024 PWHL Game Draws Passionate Crowd in Steel City
A crowd of 8,850 packed the lower bowl to watch Toronto’s 2-1 victory over Montréal, which is the highest-attended women’s hockey game in Pittsburgh history. It was excellent attendance, especially considering the Penguins played twice over a busy weekend that also featured St. Patrick’s Day festivities, including later that evening against the Red Wings.
“Honestly, like, just to see how much support we're getting… the phrase ‘you build it and they will come’ is so real, and it's happening,” said Montréal forward Kristin O’Neill, who scored her first of the season in the contest.
L.I.F.T. Women's Panel and Networking Event
On April 6 at 11:30 AM, participants heard from a panel of accomplished women professionals throughout several industries that have previously been deemed as “male dominant.” They shared their stories of how they overcame any obstacles they faced along their paths to success and leadership and the importance of their own female advocacy networks along the way. The discussion also focused on how they’ve taken traits of a successful “team” and instituted these elements along with an emphasis on goal-setting and accountability throughout their companies.
L.I.F.T EmpowerHER Grant
Congratulations to the 2024 L.I.F.T EmpowerHER Grant recipient, Dandelion Kids!
The 2024 EmpowerHER Grant Finalists are Dandelion Kids, PGH Candle and STARS (Specialized Therapy & Related Services).
84 Lumber is a proud nationally certified woman-owned and -operated business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the Penguins embody giving everyone an equal chance to succeed and thrive.
The EmpowerHER Grant is a part of 84 Lumber’s L.I.F.T. (Leading & Inspiring Females to Thrive) program with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
PensGear 10% Donation on All Ladies and Girls Items
In support of the NHL’s Celebrating Women’s History Month, PensGear donated 10% of all ladies and girls item purchases in-store to the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation on Her Hockey Day. Proceeds supported need-based scholarships for girls hockey.